Mohan Heenatigala knows there are invaders in his forest. Stepping onto a trail, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) in Galle sees how the flowering Lantana camara is defeating the grass that would have...
Date: June 19, 2017
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
COTONOU, April 3, 2017 – The World Bank’s Vice President for the Africa Region, Mr. Makhtar Diop, will visit Benin from April 6 to 8, 2017. This will be Mr. Diop’s first visit to Benin since his appointment....
Date: April 3, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, February 14, 2017— Fishing less, and better, could generate an additional $83 billion each year for the fisheries sector, creating a much-needed revenue stream in developing countries...
Date: February 14, 2017
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Balaclava, MAURITIUS, August 29, 2016— About one third (31%) of West Africa’s population lives on the coast, where the oceans are drivers for growth and prosperity. They provide jobs, food security...
Date: August 29, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
NGAPAROU, August 8, 2016—“Jën” or fish in Wolof, is a prized resource in Senegal. The second main ingredient in the national dish “ceebu jën” (the first is rice), it nourishes the entire population and...
Date: August 8, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
In a brightly painted cement hut on the beach near dozens of sun-bleached boats, a few dozen fishermen are huddled in a meeting. The news isn’t great. “The last time I was on the boat was two weeks ago,”...
Date: May 16, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
PORT VILA, May 12, 2016 – A new World Bank report says better management of tuna fisheries can help Pacific Island countries gain as much as US$344 million per year in additional sustainable revenues and...
Date: May 12, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
ELMINA, GHANA, March 4, 2016 - - Over 100 journalists from 44 African countries convened in Elmina, Ghana, to tackle issues in the fisheries sector. They witnessed how sustainable fishery management can...
Date: March 4, 2016
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Coral reefs and mangrove forests provide valuable ecosystem services, from fish habitat to sources of income from tourism. Now another benefit of these environments is receiving renewed attention: their...
Date: February 10, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
It is well documented that reefs and mangroves reduce the impact of waves hitting coasts, thus decreasing the risks of flooding and erosion. But until now, the economic argument for investing in such habitats...
Date: February 10, 2016
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
The European Commission reached a significant decision this month -- motivated in part by clear evidence of European vessels illegally fishing in Liberia -- to adopt more stringent regulations that will...
Date: December 28, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Near Marrakesh, in Morocco’s semi-arid landscape, a humble cactus once used to delineate farm plots and stave off hunger, is enjoying a renaissance that gives new meaning to the old saying “Waste not,...
Date: November 23, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Almost 90 percent of Tanzania's poor live in rural areas, and are highly dependent on depleting natural resources for food, fuel and fodder. In recent years, the World Bank introduced activities and programs...
Date: September 15, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Seaweed fishing has long provided a decent livelihood on Zanzibar, an archipelago of islands off Tanzania. During lower tides, seaweed farmers wear traditional Swahili dress as they harvest, half-submerged...
Date: September 15, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Ragnar Arnason is the lead author of the World Bank report Sunken Billions: The Economic Justification for Fisheries Reform and the forthcoming Sunken Billions Revisited: Progress and Challenges in Global...
Date: June 3, 2015
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
World Bank approves US$32.97 million for regional fisheries program WASHINGTON, December 22, 2014 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved US$32.97 million in grants and credits...
Date: December 22, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
WASHINGTON, November 18, 2014 — The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$40 million International Development Association (IDA)* grant to support the implementation of the...
Date: November 18, 2014
Type: Press Release
Language: English
Working with the Global Environment Facility, the World Bank helped the Brazilian Government implement a series of protected areas that have reversed deforestation in the Amazon and returned benefits to...
Date: November 17, 2014
Type: Feature Story
Language: English
Distinguished hosts and guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be addressing such an eminent gathering of protected area professionals, conservation experts and decision makers. Thank you for...
Date: November 13, 2014
Type: Speeches and Transcripts
Language: English
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